ATTEND THE NORTHEAST FISHING & HUNTING SHOW!

By North East Expos; Inc | March 8, 2019

Show admission includes more than 50 hours of seminars by international, national and regional fishing and hunting experts!

Opening day of Connecticut’s fishing season is coming, and so is the 22nd annual Northeast Fishing & Hunting Show on Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford.

Visit The Fisherman Magazine at booth #104!

“This family event is designed for longtime enthusiasts as well as anyone who wants to learn more about outdoor adventure and is deliberately held right before start of the fishing season that is two weeks after,” says Kristie Gonsalves, President of North East Expos and the show’s longtime organizer. “Hundreds of booths will feature the latest fishing gear and merchandise by some of the nation’s top manufacturers. Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops, Boat Works of South Windsor, Diamond Marine of East Haven, and Atlantic Outboard Sales of Westbrook will showcase the hottest new fishing boats. Attendees can attend 50 hours of free seminars by national and regional experts, speak with charter boat captains, watch expert fishing and casting shows, see fly-tyers and wooden plug/lure makers demonstrate their skills, and enjoy entertaining hands-on activities for all ages.”

New this year is a large Kayak Pond for special demonstrations including Introduction to Kayak Fishing by Three Belles Outfitters and 247 Lures; and Float & Fly Techniques by fishing guide and bait designer T.J. DeFelice. Returning are the popular 4,000-gallon Hawg Trough Bass-Filled Tank where experts will host casting and fishing presentations, and a row of booths where fly-tyers and wooden plug/lure makers will show their skills.

Daily live presentations will include:
Training Your “Bird Dog” to Point by Dusty W German Shorthaired Pointers of Palmerton, Pa., and Principles of Duck Hunting by the Connecticut Delta Waterfowl Association. Bully Breed trainers will offer sessions on firearms safety and education. As in past years, fisherman Paul Narducci will give away a range of free fishing items daily.

Show admission includes 50 hours of seminars by international, national and regional fishing and hunting experts including:

Show Hours:
Friday from 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Show Admission:
Cash only: $12 adults; $4 Children 5 to 12; Free under age 5.
Saturday, March 30 is Veterans Appreciation Day and the first 200 veterans in line get in free with military/veterans ID. Also on Saturday, the first 200 children in line receive a Kids Cane Pole and Texas Roadhouse meal.

Connecticut’s State Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) booths will feature mounted fish and animals and a tank of live fish. DEEP experts will provide consumer education on numerous topics and present the latest fishing and hunting rules and regulations. On Saturday, March 30 at 12 noon, DEEP’s Trophy Fish Awards Ceremony will recognize the state’s top anglers. Every day, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile VetCenter Bus will be staffed by outreach representatives.